Congratulations to Kidsfirst Hokitika the Engaged certificate winner, recognised in the 2016 At Our Heart Awards, presented at the AGM in May.

Our values are very important to us as an association and we're so proud to be able to celebrate them in this way.

The value of Engagement is all about connecting with people, places, opportunities, ideas and our heritage. Our communities are so important to us. We're where local kids come to play, learn and have fun - and we're right there, in the neighbourhood, just down the road or around the corner. That's one of the things that makes Kidsfirst so special.

Although we celebrate these values each year with awards and certificates, we know that people see the behaviours and commitment associated with our values every day, in so many different ways in our wonderful kindergartens. So congratulations and keep doing what you're doing so well.

The Kidsfirst At Our Heart Awards reflect the core values of Kidsfirst

and what we believe in.

... with people, places, opportunities, ideas and our heritage

... and always strivingto do more

of the difference we make in lives, every day

People are at our heart

We love what we doand it shows

KIDSFIRST KINDERGARTENS ARE A NOT FOR PROFIT ASSOCIATION THAT HAS DEVELOPED AND MAINTAINED KINDERGARTENS IN CHRISTCHURCH, CANTERBURY AND ON THE WEST COAST FOR OVER 100 YEARS - AS THE PLACE LOCAL KIDS COME TO LEARN, PLAY AND HAVE FUN.